Teide National Park Tour

Discover Tenerife’s most breathtaking landscapes in one unforgettable day. From volcanic craters to historic villages and iconic natural landmarks, this tour brings the island’s highlights to life.

Description

Experience one of the most spectacular landscapes in Europe on this half-day excursion to the legendary Teide National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the highest peak in Spain, Mount Teide. This tour takes you from the sunny coastal resorts of Tenerife into a completely different world: a dramatic volcanic environment shaped by ancient eruptions, lava rivers, and surreal rock formations.

As you ascend through the island, you’ll pass from bustling seaside towns into cooler high-altitude zones filled with Canary pine forests and traditional villages such as Vilaflor, one of the highest villages in Spain. The scenery changes rapidly, offering incredible photo opportunities at every turn as the landscape becomes more rugged and lunar-like.

 

Once inside Teide National Park, the views become truly unforgettable. Vast calderas, hardened lava fields, and towering volcanic structures dominate the horizon. You’ll make several guided stops so you can fully take in the dramatic surroundings, learn about the island’s volcanic origins, and enjoy panoramic viewpoints over the island and neighbouring Canary Islands on clear days.

One of the highlights of the tour is a visit to Los Roques de García, an iconic rock formation located at the foot of Mount Teide. Standing at 3,718 metres above sea level, Mount Teide is not only Spain’s highest peak but also one of the most impressive volcanoes in the world. This area is often described as feeling like another planet due to its unique geology and colours.

After exploring the central viewpoints, the journey continues with a relaxing drive back down through the national park, giving you more chances to admire the ever-changing volcanic scenery before returning to your resort.

Why Choose Tenerife First Excursions for booking this specific tour?

  • Our expert guides provide extensive local knowledge, helping you explore the finest spots in Tenerife with insider tips and fascinating stories.
  • We maintain comfortable, well-equipped transport and a stellar reputation for service, so you can trust us for a memorable day.
  • From booking to your return, we handle all details so you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the adventure.

Key Points

  • Duration: Approx.  4-5 hours
  • Availability: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays
  • Departure & Transfer: Pick-up is from the south of Tenerife. After booking, we’ll send you the exact pick-up location and time based on your hotel. If you want this information before booking, you can contact us via live chat or WhatsApp.
  • Accessibility: Not recommended for wheelchair users
  • Tour Focus: Volcanic landscapes, UNESCO World Heritage National Park, photography stops, natural landmarks
  • What to bring: Warm layers are highly recommended (temperature drops at altitude), comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a camera
  • Option to add the Cable Car. Message us on Live Chat or WhatsApp after booking

 

PRICES

  • Adults (over 12): 39.00€
  • Children (2 – 11): 27.00€
  • Infants (under 2): 0€ (Not recommended for this tour)
Travelers Choice 2021-2026
  • S7904KJellieb Avatar
    S7904KJellieb
    5 star rating
    7/10/2022
    Perfect end to our holiday Amazing boat trip, so worth the money! We saw plenty of whales, dolphins and even turtles. Our lovely boat driver knew exactly where to look and seemed just as excited as us himself. We even got to go for a swim in a shallower part of the sea. Was a really lovely relaxed trip with a plentiful supply of soft drinks and beers. Unfortunately the vegan option was just a box of (very very) plain salad. But that wasn’t a big part of the trip so just make sure you don’t get on the boat starving if you’re vegan!
    read more
    callumb815 Avatar
    callumb815
    5 star rating
    3/25/2022
    Fantastic Service that made our holiday Kim at First Excursions was excellent, very quick to respond to any queries we had. Booked all our excursions for our week in Tenerife and gave us a lovely discount! Star Gazing is a must! We also went had excursions for Siam Park, Teide Half day with cable car, Buggy Expedition, 2 Hour Jet Skis and La Gomera. All we're fantastic, great trips all round and made our holiday. Definitely recommending these guys to family/friends as well as using them when we come back.
    read more
    Steve Doohan Avatar
    Steve Doohan
    5/23/2021
    Excellent service, excellent range of excursions and a very friendly, personal, bespoke vibe. Unlike many excursion operators, TFE only sell deals on the best quality tours which they have vetted personally so others might be a couple of Euros cheaper but you are taking the risk of encountering lower standards. You get what you pay for.Dan the amiable Irish owner takes his personal reputation very seriously and his staff are also excellent. They will do you a package deal discount if you book three or more trips. Couldn’t recommend them more.
    read more
    Rosy F Avatar
    Rosy F
    5 star rating
    9/07/2022
    The only place to book! Cannot recommend Tenerife First Excursions enough, Mattie is super friendly and very helpful. He booked us on the Viking ragnarok boat. The trip made our holiday it was the best experience. We won’t be booking with anyone else!
    read more
  • Aure98 Avatar
    Aure98
    5 star rating
    4/15/2025
    Très bonne expérience Je recommande vivement cette expérience ! Daniel et ses collègues étaient très sympathiques. Nous avons eu plein d’informations sur l’histoire des volcans et de l’île avec des touches d’humour. Les quads étaient amusants et pas difficiles à conduire. Les vues sont superbes, Daniel nous a fait de magnifiques photos du paysage et de couple.
    read more
    Dom98 Avatar
    Dom98
    5 star rating
    2/14/2025
    The best and only company I would ever booked for any excursions in Tenerife ! I would 1000% recommend to anyone to book any excursions with TFE ! From when Mattie , Trev and Now Richard sorting out is with the 2hr rental boat , jet ski and the para sailing for such a good price ! Can’t thank TFE enough for making my brother’s 21st an absolute blast! I will certainly be booking with you guys again when I’m staying in March ! As a bonus every excursion you booked with TFE , you get 20% off chillbox (which for us adults it’s the best alcoholic slushie ever) ! ❤️😊
    read more
    mattynagle Avatar
    mattynagle
    5 star rating
    1/30/2025
    Fantastic service from Laura Unreal service from Laura she went above and beyond answering all my questions (even the random ones 🤣). Highly recommend 👐🏽
    read more
    elkaf2014 Avatar
    elkaf2014
    4 star rating
    4/13/2022
    Lovely little 3hrs trip. Lovely 3 hr trip from Porto Colon. The price even includes pick up from most hotels in the resort. (Or a short walk to your nearest one or make your own way there). Lovely few hours sailing out to sea and looking at the marine life. We were lucky enough to see lots of pods of pilot whales and dolphins very close to our boat. Includes a short stop off for about 30 mins at a little beach area where everyone can jump off the back of the boat to cool off. Ham and cheese Sandwich each and unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks. Only thing I would like to see improved is a reduction in the smell of diesel in the port. It’s overwhelming!! In our group of 7, 1 was a little seasick. But the staff were very attentive- spraying her with cold water and cooking her down.
    read more
Come2theweb